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Punjab government to initiate major bridge reconstruction project
The initiative is part of the “Restoring the Struggle and Prosperous Punjab” programme
Bats threaten to derail £274m roads project
A change in rules designed to protect an endangered species of bats has threatened the future of a £274 million (US$345.2 million) road construction project in the UK.
3 regions to watch in the education construction sector
Three regions around the world to watch in the education construction sector.
CIC returns to certifying crane operators
The company is once again testing crane operators and issuing certifications that are recognized by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
What to expect from the suspended scaffold industry’s new training program
A new suspended scaffold training program will replace the current, decades-old version
Intel to receive $20bn from US government to supercharge semiconductor manufacturing
The US government is to provide chip company Intel with nearly $20 billion in grants and loans to help it to build new semiconductor manufacturing facilities, in addition to funds for research and development.
FIEC statement on plans to combat late payments in construction
European trade body raises questions about provisions set out in new EU rules
Prepare for OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down
OSHA has shared several new tools and resources to assist workplaces in preparing for and participating in the Stand-Down
US contractors plead guilty to ‘rent-a-vet’ fraud
Two US contractors have pleaded guilty in federal court to a ‘rent-a-vet’ fraud that them hire disabled military veterans to pose as them in order to win construction contracts.
EU transport harmonisation moves ahead again
European Parliament takes another step in support of harmonisation of rules on indivisible loads
Proposal to build US’ tallest skyscraper gets billions in funding
How do infrastructure project cost and timelines compare across nations?
How expensive are infrastructure construction projects relative to other countries around the world?
US Presidency recommends 14 US transportation projects worth billions
US President and VP throw their support to more than a dozen transit projects
Will Biden’s executive order expanding apprenticeships help labour shortages?
Biden administration released the order to encourage more apprenticeship paths
Three major permitting reforms announced at Symposium
Coming out of the 2024 Specialized Transportation Symposium, SC&RA’s ongoing advocacy efforts yielded major permitting reforms.
New York to invest US$1bn in ‘climate-focused’ construction
New York City to further its green economy with new plan
Does this US state have too much construction activity?
Projects are springing up in this American locale, but are there enough workers?
Thousands of construction workers ‘falsely’ certified by safety school
DA’s office alleges a company gave safety certificates without training, leading to the death of one worker
Judge: decision to halt demolition of flagship M&S store was “unlawful”
High Court rules in favour of Marks & Spencer, saying Michael Gove “thoroughly confused” on embodied carbon
Specific ‘Buy America’ regulations waived for broadband construction
Federal act made to encourage use of US-made materials gets update
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